Correspondence on the Schmidt Telescope, 1947 - 1957
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the proposed 25-36½-inch Schmidt Telescope for Dome C at Herstmonceux, including correspondence with Cox, Hargreaves and Thomson Ltd concerning the telescope; correspondence with Pilkington Bros. Ltd regarding glass disks for use on a Schmidt Telescope, 1947-1957; a photograph from Pilkington Bros. Ltd showing disk 22, 36¾-inch by 6 7/8-inch, after grinding, March 1951; a photograph from Pilkington Bros. Ltd showing disk 22, 37½-inch by 7¼-inch, before grinding, 17 March 1950; and a plan and section from Pilkington Bros. Ltd of disk 22, 14 September 1949.
Dates
- Creation: 1947 - 1957
Creator
- From the Series: Jones, Harold Spencer, Sir, 1890 - 1960 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C21
Finding aid date
2006-06-07 11:55:29+00:00
Subject
- Cox, Hargreaves and Thomson Ltd (Organization)
- Pilkington Brothers Ltd (Organization)
Topical
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